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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.31, 25,313.87 and 9,959.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.31, 25,313.87 and 9,959.81 is: 13,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.31 : 25,313.87 = 9,959.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.31/25,313.87 = 9,959.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.31x = 25,313.87 × 9,959.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.31x = 252,121,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,121,310.67/18,343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.59

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